I am Catherine of Arragon, Henry Viii first wife, and this is a brief recount of his life and mine.
I married Henry’s brother, Arthur, when I was 16 years old in. Six months later he tragically died of a mysterious illness. 8 months later I married Henry and was crowned queen in 1509. Henry VIII was the son of Henry VII.
We had a premature dead baby soon after we were married. We were very disappointed. This didn’t stop us trying and in 1511 I finally gave birth to Prince Henry. But he died 52 days later, oh darn. I then had another two failed pregnancies but the third child lived for a change (hooray!)
Henry was frustrated at me because of our lack of male heir. He had two affairs but I didn’t want to say anything because he might chop my head off.
He divorced me and became very fat and gluttonous. He was very greedy and knew just how great his power was.He started many wars and won most of them. He had five wives after me and executed two, divorced one, another-one died and the last wife was widowed. Henry
Started the English renaissance by his fascination of art and political and cultural life of the Italian renaissance states.
I married Henry’s brother, Arthur, when I was 16 years old in. Six months later he tragically died of a mysterious illness. 8 months later I married Henry and was crowned queen in 1509. Henry VIII was the son of Henry VII.
We had a premature dead baby soon after we were married. We were very disappointed. This didn’t stop us trying and in 1511 I finally gave birth to Prince Henry. But he died 52 days later, oh darn.
I then had another two failed pregnancies but the third child lived for a change (hooray!)
Henry was frustrated at me because of our lack of male heir. He had two affairs but I didn’t want to say anything because he might chop my head off.
Started the English renaissance by his fascination of art and political and cultural life of the Italian renaissance states.
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